Diggers and Dump Trucks Safety Meeting PDF

© Copyright 2025 Safety Meeting Outlines, Inc. VCI Construction, LLC Library #422 Diggers and Dump Trucks Whether you are an operator...

© Copyright 2025 Safety Meeting Outlines, Inc. VCI Construction, LLC Library #422 Diggers and Dump Trucks Whether you are an operator, a signal person, or a bystander, Position both diggers and trucks well away from trench you’ve probably worked with or around diggers and dump and excavation walls. The vibrations made by heavy trucks during construction or demolition. This type of heavy equipment can cause a cave-in. In addition to the danger equipment is used to dig up or scoop up earth or debris so it of the cave-in, the machine could also slide into the trench. can be moved or hauled off the site. These machines are Consider visibility. If you are an operator, make sure the powerful. Many dump trucks have a gross weight of 80,000 equipment has mirrors and that they are adjusted properly pounds and diggers can range in size from a small backhoe, so you can see areas where people may be at risk from the to a large trackhoe, or even a dragline shovel attached to a operation of the machine. If you are a signal person or a crawler crane. No matter the size of the digger or truck, the bystander, be sure you are always visible. Signalers should work needs to be done safely. One mistake could cause stay in a safe position so they can direct both the equipment property damage, serious injuries, or even fatalities. Keep the and any pedestrians in the area. Everyone working near following safe work practices in mind when you work with or heavy equipment should wear high-visibility clothing, around diggers and dump trucks. especially when working at night or in low-light conditions. Create exclusion zones to keep people away from the Avoid contact with machinery. Crushed-by hazards are working radius of the digger. Struck-by accidents can also known as “getting run over.” To prevent getting run occur if someone gets inside the swing radius of an over, operators should stay in the cab. Only get out when excavator. Many of these machines can rotate a full 360 the equipment or truck has been properly secured so it degrees. Workers on the ground need to stay clear of the cannot move. Never stand behind a truck or any other bucket and the back of the excavator. The operator is piece of equipment. Doing so creates an opportunity for focused on digging, picking up the bucket, and swinging it you to be run over. If you need to pass in front of an to the dump truck; he’s not necessarily watching for you excavator, get the operator’s attention and wait for him to strolling across the site with a cup of coffee. A good operator signal that it’s okay for you to pass by. makes it look easy, but there are many hazards involved. Maintain clearances. Make sure you have clearance for the SAFETY REMINDER swing of the digger, especially when working in tight spaces such as between buildings. Both dump trucks and many Electrical hazards are all around. Excavator operators excavators can be high enough to touch overhead power need to watch out for overhead power lines AND under- lines. Locate all power lines and keep equipment away. ground utility hazards. Always call 811 before you dig. NOTES: MEETING DOCUMENTATION: SPECIAL TOPICS /EMPLOYEE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS/NOTES: JOB NAME: MEETING DATE: SUPERVISOR: ATTENDEES: S.A.F.E. CARDS® PLANNED FOR THIS WEEK: REVIEWED SDS # SUBJECT: These instructions do not supersede local, state, or federal regulations. PO Box 700 815-464-0200 Frankfort, IL 60423 www.safetymeetingoutlines.com